Ancient History PYQ 67 of 208 · 6th Century BCE - Political Condition

Which ruler moved his capital to Pataliputra?

  1. ABimbisara
  2. BAjatashatru
  3. CUdayin
  4. DChandragupta Maurya
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (c) Udayin

Explanation

BPSC accepted Udayin, which the book calls wrong. Ajatashatru built the fort at Pataligrama where the Ganga meets the Son; Udayin then moved the capital there.

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